Singapore

BMI View: Singapore's economy slowed again in Q206, as it continued to lose momentum from the strong recovery in H205. We maintain our forecast of 6.3% growth for 2006, however, with... 2006-07-11

Asia's spectacular economic growth over the past generation has raised per capita incomes substantially, but the increases have been highly uneven across the region, and also within... 2006-06-29

BMI View: Strong global growth this year, with the US expected to grow by an above trend 3.5% together with buoyant demand for electronics, which make up just under half of non-oil... 2006-06-13

An opposition candidate for the Singapore Democratic Party, Chee Siok Chin, has submitted an application to the high court, asking that the results of May's general elections by declared... 2006-06-07

BMI View: Strong global growth this year, with the US expected to grow by an above trend 3.5% together with buoyant demand for electronics, which make up just under half of non-oil... 2006-06-07

BMI View: Plans to rebuild the Johor causeway, linking Singapore to Malaysia, were abandoned in April, since Singapore demanded too much from Malaysia in return for its co-operation.... 2006-05-31

BMI View: Growth in Q106 came in above expectations, triggering the government to raise its growth forecast for the year. This data shows the economy is carrying its 2005 momentum... 2006-05-31

The PAP may have once again secured a convincing majority in these elections, winning all but two of the 84 seats in parliament, but their share of the overall vote declined from... 2006-05-24

The economy is forecast to grow by 5.7% in 2006, but we are considering an upward revision based upon strong recent indicators. Retail sales in March rose by a seasonally adjusted14.5%... 2006-05-19

The general elections held on May 6 saw the PAP win all but two of the 84 parliamentary seats, just as it did in 2001. For the first time in 18 years the opposition had fielded candidates... 2006-05-17